And the trip to South Georgia sounds fascinating, no, really! Doing field studies, especially as far afield as there, is so superior to sitting at a desk. You bet we'll be wanting pics and stories!

I actually did get a bit concerned when you said you were taking off for a month, but that's going to be after The Hobbit is released, so that's okay! At least you'll be able to get in on the earliest discussions!

Let's see...I think Immortals are able to obtain the fur-lined clothing necessary for wandering around the Helcaraxe...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~